SF Giants slugger Rafael Devers has been otherworldly since Boston series

Maybe it is just a coincidence, but Rafael Devers has been otherworldly since the series against the Boston Red Sox at the end of August. Maybe that was what he needed to officially turn the page on that chapter of his life.

In August, Devers returned to Fenway Park for the first time since the trade that brought him to San Francisco in 2025. It was a surprise on many fronts, especially for Devers, who had just inked a long-term extension with Boston not that long ago.

The Giants hoped that they were getting a middle-of-the-order bat when they made the trade. For the most part, that has certainly been the case.

The left-handed hitter got off to a brutal start in April, but he has been one of the best hitters in baseball since then. Since May 1, he is hitting .273/.362/.583 (156 wRC+) with 33 home runs, 80 RBI, and 77 runs in 486 plate appearances. This includes a 12.1 percent walk rate, 24.3 percent strikeout rate, and .310 ISO.

SF Giants power bat has been on a tear since getting much-needed closure

For as poor as this year began for Devers, it could not have ended on a better note in terms of individual performance. In addition to his performance, he has also emerged as a quiet leader among the younger players. Devers could always hit, but his being a helpful hand is also a pleasant surprise. Plus, he wants to be out on the field every day.

Of course, Devers would likely prefer to be helping his team reach the playoffs, but he has not been a detriment to that whatsoever. Much of the rest of the roster around Devers has not held up their end of the bargain.

The Giants have a legitimate impact bat. Devers has been even better lately. Maybe it is the series against the Red Sox that has helped propel him to a whole new level. Maybe the timing is just a coincidence.

That said, it is hard for a player to be traded away from the only organization he has ever known. That type of transition takes time. Perhaps, that series against Boston was the moment he finally got the closure he needed.

When Devers stepped to the plate, he received a nice reception, mixed in with some booing fans. For many fans, his departure is still a sore spot.

Expectedly, Devers hit a home run in one of his first at-bats back at Fenway Park. It looked like the same hitter to many Red Sox fans, but he is now wearing a different uniform.

Since that series, the 29-year-old hitter has put up a 1.463 OPS with nine home runs and 21 RBI in 64 plate appearances. Devers has hit a home run in four of six games in September. He looked a little uncomfortable at first in a Giants uniform. Maybe he was putting too much pressure on himself. Maybe it was a tough transition. Regardless of the answer, he just looks more comfortable now than he did a few months ago.

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